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Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Test Engineer located in Austin, TX.

 

Reporting to the Director, Test Engineering, the Test Engineer will serve as a key technical lead and individual contributor. You’ll design procedures, automate test execution, analyze data for continuous improvement, and leverage expertise to deliver robust end-customer solutions.

What a typical day looks like:

• Directs and/or coordinates electronic engineering and/or technical personnel in fabrication and design of testing and test control apparatus and equipment, or software and systems testing. 

• Directs and coordinates electronic engineering activities concerned with development, procurement, installation and calibration of instruments, equipment and control devices required to test, and record test data.

• Interfaces and confers with scientific, engineering and technical personnel to resolve testing problems such as product or system malfunctions, incomplete test data, data interpretation or coding issues.

• Evaluates and interprets test data and prepares technical reports for use by electronic or software engineering, and management personnel.

• May develops or use computer software and hardware to conduct tests on electronic products and systems or software. 

• Trains and instructs floor support, test technicians and test operators on test hardware and/or software, as well as problem solving techniques.

• Resolves test yield problems by performing evaluation of root causes, developing and coordinating corrective action measures and monitoring improvements.

• Perform and support equipment verification and integration in production.

• Create and maintain process documentation.

• Actively search for new technologies or procedures in the test sector.

• Defines conditions under which tests are to be conducted and sequences and phases of test operations.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• Bachelor’s degree in CS, CE, EE/Electronics, or related
• 6+ years of hands-on experience in failure analysis and system-level testing within a high-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash), advanced Linux command-line operations, and hardware/network troubleshooting including the ability to train others on Linux fundamentals.
• Expertise in computer and server hardware/software integration, diagnostics, and repair -particularly within a manufacturing or high-level assembly environment
• Strong knowledge of statistical analysis and its application to data-driven troubleshooting and decision-making
• Experience in medical testing and FDA validation of equipment and processes.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Performing hands-on debugging, validation, and system-level failure analysis of next-generation server and rack systems within a high-mix, high-ambiguity manufacturing environment.
• System architecture understanding
• Intermediate programming in Bash and Python.
• Leak detection/prevention techniques and best practices.

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What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement

Application Deadline:

Applications for this job position will be accepted for at least five days following the job posting start date below and continuing until the end date below or until the position is filled. This posting may close sooner due to application volume.

Job Posting Start Date 11-09-2026 Job Posting End Date 01-04-2027

Job Category

Production Engineering

Relocation: Eligible for domestic relocation only

Is Sponsorship Available?

Yes

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